Project Number: 3625-21000-043-00
Project Type: Appropriated

Start Date: Dec 12, 2003
End Date: Oct 31, 2008

Objective:
To exploit the value of exotic germplasm for improving the productivity and profitability of maize and to develop and modify selection and breeding methods for utilizing exotic by adapted germplasm to improve and diversify the U.S. corn germplasm base.

Approach:
1) Identify adapted by exotic genotypes for traits important for the above quality traits and productivity, 2) develop these genotypes into usable inbred lines, 3) validate the expression of the traits over environments, and 4) target the inbred lines to their best possible use.